Rams release 'Thiccer Kicker' who once auditioned for Tyler Bass' job with Bills

The Rams are releasing the 6-foot, 245-pound kicker nicknamed "The Thiccer Kicker" and signing 5-foot-7, 156-pound Blake Grupe off the New York Jets' practice squad, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. His 50-yard attempt went wide left during the first quarter. Then Greg Rousseau got a hand on Mevis' potential game-winning 48-yard field goal in overtime to keep the game tied at 34. Josh Allen ran for 19 and 13 yards on the Bills ' next possession before Bass made a 45-yard field goal with 1:55 remaining to win it.